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Hey Folks, I have thrown a few parts at the problem and have had a tech working on it but he is so busy that he basically doesnt have time to troubleshoot the engine. Port engine, shaft drive. Basically the issue started with trouble starting when hot and a strong exhaust smell to the same...

Hey Guys, I am going to do an upgrade to the installed system but am trying to figure out if there is an installed amp for this system.... does anyone know? This Additionally: Any recommendations for upgrading this system??

Hey folks, Ok so I have twin 350’s in my Amberjack. I have had to replace my seawater pump assemblies roughly every say 300hrs or so. The bearing starts to leak and then we replace the front end. The mechanic that I have been working with is a straight shooter kind of guy. Always gives me...

Hey Gurus.... I haven’t posted in some time... but I need some guidance. My Port engine is running really rich, there is a strong smell of fuel at idle and residual streaks coming out in the exhaust. (When I start the boat at the dock if I idle it for a while there a build up of oily streaks...

Hey Folks.... I live on the West Coast of Canada and was doing some usual pre season work. About 3 years ago when I got my boat I ran into an issue with the IAC's and changed them out. The history is not necessarily important but then it might be.... so: The Starboard engine would cut out at...

Hello Guru's Just a quick one. I had a thought the other day when washing my truck and doing the tires. I was using a spray and leave cleaner. (No Touch) I am sure many of you are familiar with it. Anyway this led me to google as I was thinking about all of the belt residue that I have all...

I am still learning about my boats electrical system and thought I would ask here for a few ideas of what I am seeing as it is not covered in any of the manuals. This is what I have noticed... I have three batteries the aft two are the House batteries (aft switch on the batt panel), the...

Hey folks... I have had my boat (bought second hand) for about 3 years now and I have decided that this season start will be done with new batteries and likely new cables. I would like to change the batteries to AGM's so that they are Maint free and all of that. I have an Optima Yellow Top in...

Just a quick one. On the way back in this morning the port engine gave me a warning about the water pump sensor. Indicating that it has failed. The pump was just changed so... Is this likely related to the changing of the water pump itself or is there a fuse or something which may of...

Hey there gurus... Ok. Twin Merc Mag EFI 350's, shaft drive in an '02 AJ. Starbd engine burns 2gph more than port at cruise RPM. Up to about 2600 it is the same but once I get up to about 4'ish it is running higher. Throttle position and overall fuel burn would confirm it. Any ideas...

Hey all, The short history... Hit a deadhead and have just got the boat back after about 6 weeks. 2002 searay AJ 290, twin 350MPI shaft drive. It uses 4 leavers for control... Ok the question. I picked it up today. All of the damage was on the port engine... They took out the tranny and...

Hey folks has anyone upgraded or changed their trim tabs. I have an '02 AJ and would like to have trim indication. It feels at times that I have a stuck trim tab or something as I often need one partially engaged before the other will pick up any effectiveness. Anyway. Can anyone recommend...

Hey folks. I have an '02 290 AJ twin 350mpi shaft drive. A couple of weeks ago I ran the tanks down a bit so that I could put in a clean 100gal which was needed for my additive. Anyway, the right, starboard tank started to miss read after this fill up and has not come back to good.it is...

Hey guys, '02 Amberjack twin merc 350's shaft drive. 1) my gauges will not dim using the dimmer, as well my dash lights other than my gushes don't work... Any ideas of best place to start. 2) this is kind of two questions but anyway, I have the smart craft gauges on the boat but troll controll...

Hey folks... Back again sorry. None the less I am in the process of checking the boat for spring. The heater seems to not be exiting water from the system. Before anyone asks... Steps taken: - Open sea strainer, clean and reseat - open sea cock - turn on heater I have let it run for almost...

When it comes to cleaning the engine how do you guys recommend it gets done from experience. I have read on a few forums about litterally spraying down the engines with water and using a de-greaser on it at the same time... potentially then followed up by a corossion guard. This is of course...

Hey all. I have an Amberjack 290 with twin 350's. I want to put in new spark plugs this year and I want to know what you guys think the best plugs would be. I cruise with it and I do a fair amount of fishing on it too... Thoughts please... I didn't have much luck with google on this one.

Another newbie question, sorry. I am scheduled to de-winterize my boat in a few weeks and at the start of winter I was told that the transmission fluid could use a change... So I was asked what kind it is to which I answered I am sorry but I have no clue... So could someone please educate me...

Hope this is a quick one, sorry for the new boat owner style question. Anyone know how hard it is to fix a leaking head sink. From what I can tell it looks like it is leaking up at the top right next to the sink or something. I noticed it as we ended up with a puddle by the stairs when we...

Hey all... Just a quick one. My boat stays in the water all year. (2002, AJ290) I have noticed a bit more of a bilge buildup as of late and have now noticed that one one of my Factory transducers there is a salt pattern coming off of it indicating a leak. Does anyone have any experience...